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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Tannersville, PA, PA

Tannersville, PA

Jessica Lewis 🦋 thepaintedsquare

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA is 38.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-84 and I-380, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its short distance and efficient routing, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a quick and predictable journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Keystone Shortway 4.9 mi 6m
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
President Biden Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
PA 715 0.5 mi <1m
Route 611 0.4 mi <1m
Learn Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 380 — 23.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Tannersville, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
3

Merge onto President Biden Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · President Biden Expressway
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
5

Merge onto I 81

1.5 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
9

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12

Merge onto I 80

4.9 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 299 Toward PA 715: Tannersville Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto PA 715

0.5 mi · 58 sec · PA 715
15

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611; PA 715

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Route 611
16

Turn left onto Pigeon Way

76 ft · 4 sec · Pigeon Way
17

Continue on Pigeon Way

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Pigeon Way
18

Turn sharp left onto Learn Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Learn Road
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Learn Road

312 ft · 13 sec · Learn Road
20

Arrive at destination

Learn Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dunmore, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunmore, PA

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Pocono, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehigh, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
6
31.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
37.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward PA 715: Tannersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 299 Toward PA 715: Tannersville
6
38.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | Learn Road

Turn sharp left onto Learn Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.38 one way

$12.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.99 $13.98
premium $4.93 $7.47 $14.93
diesel $5.61 $8.50 $17.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.04 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

10:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tannersville, PA

Morning in Tannersville on Sunday

Local time

10:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-84 and I-380. Expect a consistent pace for much of the 38.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.6 miles on I-380, offering a good opportunity to maintain speed. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 380.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.

Milford

3.7 mi in | ~5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tannersville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tannersville, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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